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Covestro expands isocyanate portfolio with acquisition of former Vencorex sites
Covestro has acquired two production sites for HDI derivatives in the USA and Thailand, strengthening its global network for aliphatic isocyanates and advancing its growth strategy in the Solutions & Specialties segment.
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Master Kong launches its “label-free lightweight bottle” for drinking water
Good packaging is not only an indispensable component of product competitiveness, but also an important carrier for conveying brand value and concepts.
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Julong Opens First Plant Outside China in Coahuila to Produce Modified Plastics
Nanjing Julong Science & Technology Co., a Chinese supplier specializing in engineering plastic modification, has taken a strategic step by inaugurating its first plant outside China in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila. The 4,540-square-meter facility is designed to deliver innovative solutions for the automotive industry — a key sector in the region — and represents an investment...
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Green materials: Qore starts up US$300 mn corn-based BDO plant; Dongyue Chemical opens industrial-scale chemical recycling plant in Guangdong
Qore, a joint venture of Minnesota-based Cargill and Germany-based Helm, is officially starting production of Qira, said to be the world's first large-scale US$300-million 1,4-butanediol (BDO) facility. It is set to produce 66,000 metric tonnes of Qira, using corn grown primarily within 100 miles of the site.
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High flowability, easy processing and good colorability: PPA for small and color-stable E&E parts
For many electric and electronics (E&E) components, where stiffness and strength of polyamide 66 (PA66) reach their limit, BASF customers can now choose from a tailored portfolio of PA66/6T compounds: Ultramid® T6000 is a high-temperature polyamide outperforming PA66 in mechanical and dielectric properties in the presence of humidity and at elevated temperatures.
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Plastics recyclers report difficult conditions
Traders reporting on behalf of the Bureau of International Recycling say low-cost virgin plastics continue to gain market share at the expense of recycled plastics.
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Polymer prices – Weak demand, flexible prices, slow price erosion
The market went on vacation. Due to weak demand, polymer manufacturers and traders have resorted to flexible pricing. Planned and unplanned shutdowns by Central European polymer producers will ease supply pressures and prevent a large price drop.
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2025 regulatory and waste management updates from Europe
Changes in the deposit return schemes in Ireland, Moldova, and Romania; modification in single-use plastic fees in Germany and the Netherlands; food contact material regulation updates in Denmark and Switzerland; and other news from the Nordic Council of Ministers, Iceland, Portugal, and the UK.
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SABIC debuts first FR PBT nano molding material with good bonding & mechanical performance
SABIC is introducing a new, flame-retardant LNP™ THERMOTUF™ compound used in nano-molded components of consumer electronics. New LNP THERMOTUF WF0087N compound, a 2025 Edison Award winner, is the first PBT-based material for nano molding to combine FR with good mechanical performance, including high impact. Potential applications for this material include antenna splitters and other...
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Arkema Invests in New Polyamide Unit in Singapore
Arkema recently increased its global Rilsan polyamide 11 production by 50% after opening a new plant in Singapore. The company is now building another unit at the same site to produce Rilsan Clear, a transparent polyamide. This new project will cost around $20 million and is expected to start operating in early 2026.
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